OLD FLAME

BY QUASI9



Disclaimer: I don't own Frank Donovan or the team; the rest of the characters are mine.

Rating: PG-13

Summary: Chris returns (sequel to Frank's Match)

Feedback: yes Quasi9@msn.com

9 MONTHS LATER

When Chris woke up that morning, she felt the baby kick and took it as a sign that he was ready to make his appearance. Chris went to work and looked at the board, it had the final decisions on it:

Name: Franklin Salvatore

Nursery colors: Blue and Yellow

Date: Nine different dates and weights with the guys' names next to it.

She smiled to herself, padded her stomach and thought to herself that today was the day. By the time, the guys arrived Chris was on cloud nine and letting them know that her days as their "slave" was about to end.

When Chris arrived home, she went into the bedroom to change. As she was changing, she felt a warm sensation running down her legs. Her water had broken and now it was a matter of time. Calmly she picked up the phone and dialed Dr. Levy.

"Hello." He answered.

"It's show time!!! My water just broke." She blurted out.

"Ok, I'll be right there, I'll have Marcie called Dr. Friedman."

Although it was about fifteen minutes until Dr. Levy arrived, it seemed longer. He got her in the car and they were off to the hospital.

Frank was still at work, when he his cell phone rang, "Donovan."

"It's John, she just went into labor." He said.

"Where is she?" He asked.

"On her way to Jackson Memorial Hospital."

"Thanks John I'll be there as soon as I can get a flight out. When I get there, I call you."

He walked downstairs where the team was going over paperwork and cleared his throat. They still had not been able to detect when he was behind them.

"Some business I have to take care of came up and I will be out of town until next week. You can get in touch with me by cell phone."

"Is there anything we can help with?" Alex asked.

"No, just keep the fort while I'm gone." He smiled and then left.

By the time Chris and Dr. Levy got to the hospital to meet Dr. Friedman she was having contractions. She was immediately directed to the birthing room for examination.

"Yep, he's decided to break free, it's just a matter of time before he gets out here."

"Gee, Doc how long before ----." Chris was asking before a sharp pain ripped though her making her scream.

"Ok let's get started it. Chris let's start with easy pushes."

Dr. Levy took her hand and coached her, "Ok Chris let's start to try and give him a little push."

"Easier said then done, what about the pain?" She asked.

"In a little while, now try to push."

Chris sighed and tried to push, "Agh, is that enough?"

Dr. Friedman looked at her and said, "No, you have to tried harder."

"It hurts."

"No one said it was going to be easy Chris. Now try to focus, the faster you can push the sooner he'll be born." Dr. Levy told her.

Frank boarded the plane to Miami; it was going to be a long two-hour flight. The last time he boarded a plane to Miami, he was searching for reasons why she left, now he was searching for reasons why she didn't tell him she was pregnant.

After two hours, Chris was exhausted and he still was not born. "How much longer?"

"Chris, this is your first pregnancy, it could take awhile." Dr. Levy reminded her.

"I am soo tired, I can't push anymore, what's stopping him?"

"Chris go ahead and rest. I believe we're going to be her a while."

The plane landed, Frank picked up his luggage, rented a car, and was off to the hotel. On the way to the hotel, he called John.

"Taylor."

"I'm here and on my way to the hotel. Any word yet?"

"My source as of a half hour ago says she still in labor."

"Is that a good or bad sign?"

"Remember it's her first pregnancy, so it might take her longer."

"Ok, I'm going to check it the hotel and get over to the hospital."

"Ok, I'll let you know if I hear anything."

By ten o'clock, Chris had used every cuss word she knew along with a few made up ones. The baby still was not cooperating about coming out. She was hurting, tired and didn't want to play this game anymore.

Frank checked into the hotel, got settled in his room and then was off to the hospital.